433 Tasting Notes

I got a bag of this to try from a coworker, and the information is all in Japanese so I was anxious to come on here and look it up! The smell is pretty intense… pure jasmine with a hint of fruit, but the taste is the opposite. All lychee, all the time. Despite that I think it’s quite pleasant. I’m not sure I would buy a whole tin of this but it’s a nice change from what I usually drink and I can’t stop sniffing it!

Still working my way through this last bit of the tin. I’ve definitely outgrown this blend, although it’s not bad. It was once my favourite vanilla tea (years ago) but I won’t repurchase it after I finish this up.

Even in the summer months, this blend tastes amazing. I can’t get over the fact that I can drink it whenever the mood strikes now since I’m so used to hoarding it in the past! Awesome, awesome, awesome.

Preparation

I oversteeped this by 4 minutes or so yesterday and it still wasn’t undrinkable. I did end up adding more water after a few sips but honestly it wasn’t ever bitter. Not my best cup of tea ever but still pretty decent (and super strong for a sleepy morning)!

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I’m a 41-year-old vegetarian zen witch who is obsessed with tea, music, beer, psychology (and many other things)! I really dislike herbal teas and will mostly only drink black with the occasional green and white mixed in from time to time. I have two huge cabinets full of tea that I will probably never be able to use up—it’s a constant battle to keep myself from buying more! Every time I travel, I come home with a bunch of new teas to try. I don’t post on here as often since I’m really trying to keep my collection in check and haven’t been trying as many new blends as I once did.